Inuit: The Future We Want

In this episode, we revisit one of our most impactful and thought-provoking discussions from past Assemblies and Forums. Enjoy this insightful throwback as we continue to explore the critical issues shaping the future of the Arctic and our planet. Let’s open the archive! Today, four Inuit representatives share their expert insights on economic, social, cultural, and political issues, and how these challenges shape the future of the Inuit Peoples. The panelists included:Verner Hammeken, then CEO of Royal Arctic Line A/S, GreenlandValerie Davidson, former Lieutenant Governor, Alaska, USASara Olsvig, then Director UNICEF Greenland Aluki Kotierk, President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.  This Session originally took place at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly and was moderated by Dalee Sambo Dorough, Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org